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Amboina Pine (Noun)

Meaning

Native to the Moluccas and Philippines; a source of dammar resin.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The amboina pine is native to the Moluccas and the Philippines, and it has been a significant source of dammar resin for centuries.
  • Amboina pine trees have been over-harvested for their valuable resin, leading to concerns about their long-term sustainability.
  • Dammar resin, which is obtained from the amboina pine, has been used for various purposes, including as a varnish and an adhesive.
  • The amboina pine is highly valued for its ability to produce large quantities of dammar resin, a substance that has been used in traditional medicine.
  • Historically, the amboina pine was a major export crop from the Moluccas and the Philippines, with its resin being highly sought after by traders.

Synonyms

  • Amboyna Pine
  • Agathis Dammara
  • Agathis Alba

Hypernyms

  • Dammar Pine
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